Question 1

Is Minneapolis, MN or Minnetonka, MN cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN is cheaper. The median home price in Minneapolis, MN is approximately $373,400 and in Minnetonka, MN it is approximately $451,800 — a difference of $78,400.

Question 2

Is Minneapolis, MN or Minnetonka, MN safer?

Accepted Answer

Minnetonka, MN scores higher on safety. Minneapolis, MN has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High. Minnetonka, MN has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Minneapolis, MN or Minnetonka, MN more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN is more walkable. Minneapolis, MN has a Walk Score of 60/100 and Minnetonka, MN has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Minneapolis, MN or Minnetonka, MN?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis, MN has higher-rated schools. Minneapolis, MN has a school rating of 5.6/10 and Minnetonka, MN has a rating of 4/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Minneapolis, MN or Minnetonka, MN?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Minneapolis, MN	Minnetonka, MN
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$373K ✓ Lower price	$452K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$70K	$134K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	60/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	59/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	40/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	10 min ✓ Shorter commute	23 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	5.6/10 ✓ Better schools	4/10
Best for	Young professionalsStudentsFoodies	Families with childrenRetirees who value quiet, outdoor livingProfessionals who commute to Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN vs Minnetonka, MN

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